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| [[Category:Action_Research]] | | [[Category:Action_Research]] |
| ===Aim=== | | ===Aim=== |
| + | Explore teacher beliefs regarding language learning and acquisition. |
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| ===Materials Required=== | | ===Materials Required=== |
| + | List of misconceptions relating to language acquisition and learning, including: |
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| + | # Purpose of language as a subject in school is to pass the examination |
| + | # Written exams are the best and only feasible tool to find out whether children have learned |
| + | # A lot of writing practice is needed to learn language |
| + | # Children not learning communication skills in school is not a function of our pedagogy |
| + | # While speaking and writing one should never make errors |
| + | # We have to speak like ‘native’ speakers using either British English or American English |
| + | # Correct pronunciation is a very important thing when children are acquiring language |
| + | # Giving more space to L1 development reduces space for L2 development. |
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| + | Teachers also need to engage with some deeper ideas of language acquisition |
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| + | * Language is an arbitrary construction (the sound-script and the sound-meaning connections are arbitrary) |
| + | * The processes by which the first language is acquired by the learner need to be reflected on |
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| ===Time=== | | ===Time=== |
| + | This may be a 60 to 90 minute interactive session. |
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| ===Process=== | | ===Process=== |
− | exploring and de-constructing common myths and misconceptions about language learning, with audio and text examples | + | Collaboratvely exploring and de-constructing common myths and misconceptions about language learning, with audio and text examples. |
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| + | Initially, the session facilitator will ask participants to reflect on, and record language acquisition beliefs that are common and distinguish these based on whether they think these are valid or invalid |
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| + | A mind map can be constructed from these discussions and categorized |
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| + | Beliefs missed out in the discussions can be introduced by the facilitator, using any audio and text examples as available. |